Val's Cafe

frogmorton

Good Morning everyone

Yes Barbara we miss Aidan so much Chair-shaped it was! Another Aidan-ism. Tonight being choir night he would have been getting the 'Sisters' ready to join me and you too even though you live far too far away to really come with me Bill we send you very much love and have NOT forgotten your wonderful husband t4591 t115006 t4591 t115006

It's wonderful what 'they' can do isn't it? for cancer - one day I know there will be a cure and no need for all these dreadful treatments. People will be shocked that we had to loose our hair and get so ill to get better. Your bro and others like him are moving things forward for a better future for future generations.

What great news for your neighbour all the furniture too! I hope she has a little equity for herself for a start for her and the children when she gets rehoused. Will she keep in touch so you know how she's doing? Hang on a mo could she get housing benefit and rent her own place back?????? One of my friends actually did this!

Tesco are stopping the plastic wrapped multipacks (I hope the actual offer will still exist though. It's the actual food companies too isn't it? Remember that poor turtle with beer can plasticky stiff wrapped round it's neck? Dreadful. Matron did NOT like that at all

Miss Slimkins AKA Sleek is at the back of me playing with my dressing gown belt!!! I think she's been busy this morning over to see Tosca and also to check there's no fighting over by Kath's. Tommy thumb came here last night worried about his Mummy who has an infected impacted wisdom tooth and was in pain.

She is Kari's DIL so Sleek took him back through his gate (when did he get that :shock: ) and put a sleeping potion on his mummy's pillow so all was well. She's back at the dentist on Monday to be referred to the B'ham Dental hospital for extraction :?

**** it's a mouse not my dressing gown :shock: Heaven help me!!!

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Some time later....

Sadly Mr Mousy didn't make it, but is no longer in ma hoose :roll:

Right back on track Hi Kath Don't you worry if you can't always find time to post us a recipe or a poem so long as we know you're ok.

Shaken up is ok so long as you weren't injured nor that it doesn't put you off venturing out. ((()))

Yes try ALL the cakes every time as per Aidan's very wise instructions t4591

A quick wave to Joan are you and Sue out tomorrow? ((()))

Right some breakfast after my deceased mouse trauma :shock:

I'm doing fried eggs for anyone who wants some? Can you hear them sizzling?



Love to you all

Toni xxx

frogmorton

A 'Tosca-cat' with her kitten just thought they were so sweet you might all like to see them

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kath you go steady has long as you and Chris are alright that's all that matters ((((((()))))))How's your Dad (((((())))
. Barbara yes when our Dad had a brain tumour the hospital sent him to the mental hospital because they did not know what was wrong with him. Good luck to your brother (((((())))) how are you and Mr B (((((())))
. Toni did you have to take the mouse to the rubbish or did it go in side a **** (((((())))) I bet Charley is proud of her eulogy ((((((())))) Paul (((())))Lucy ((((()))) Tait ((((()))
. Bill I hope you have a good day (((((()))))
. take care. love to Carol Mig (((((()))))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

For Posterity
by Kathleen

I didn't want fortune,
I didn't want fame,
I didn't want all the world to know my name.
But just to see it in black and white
once in a while would be alright.


I didn't want glory,
I didn't want power,
things like this can all turn sour.
But just to make somebody smile
means my life has been worth while.


I didn't want beauty,
I didn't want charm,
I didn't want others to come to harm.
But just to live a life serene
and leave some good wherever I've been.


I didn't want joy,
I didn't want bliss,
but just to think that I'll be missed.
So they'll remember when I've gone
All the good that I have done.

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Joan, Chris and I are waiting for the bin men - one of our worst jobs. :? I only ring dad on Sundays, but if all goes well, he will be off to the Friday club tomorrow to meet all his pals.

Toni, we heard that when the individual tins go through the till, it automatically recognizes it as a multi pack. But you have to make sure you have the correct number of tins that the multi pack has.
A mouse - ecky thump.

Have to finish for now, so I can restart my laptop. Be back soon.

Kitty

OK, I've been waiting for my laptop to get Windows Updated. It goes through the motions but it always fails - GRRRR Anyway I decided to start a new post rather than edit the old one.

Toni, last night we heard a cat fight again, but we didn't see anything. .A MOUSE! Sleek was playing with a mouse? I can ear as many fried eggs as I can get hold of, so thanks for those.

Babs, that was quick, but it makes things easier for your neighbour. My laptop was being slow and I couldn't get things sorted. Plus I had a sleepless night so kept snoozing.
Yes, Aidan will always be missed and to remember him brings us such joy and comfort.

Anyway, a recipe for Carol's birthday-

Vegan Carrot cake

Ingredients

3 batches flax egg (3 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 7 ½ Tbsp water as original recipe is written)
1/3 cup melted coconut oil* (or sub other neutral oil)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 scant cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup organic brown sugar* (or sub coconut sugar)
1/4 cup cane sugar* (or sub coconut sugar)
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 - 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk* (or other non-dairy unsweetened milk)
1 1 /2 cups loosely packed grated carrot
1 1/2 cups almond flour*
1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend*
3/4 cup chopped raw walnuts* (if preferred, omit, or sub 1/2 cup (70 g) raisins)
FROSTINGS optional
Vegan Cashew Buttercream Frosting (2 Ways)
Vegan Buttercream Frosting
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
Coconut Butter or Coconut Yogurt
Coconut Whipped Cream

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C). Butter and flour two 8-inch, 1 9x13-inch, or 3 6-inch round pans with coconut oil or vegan cooking spray and dust with gluten-free flour (adjust number/size of pans if altering batch size). Shake out excess. Set aside.

Prepare flax eggs in a large mixing bowl. To flax eggs, add oil and maple syrup and whisk to combine. Next, add applesauce, sugars, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
Add lesser amount of almond milk (3/4 cup or 180 ml as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and stir. Add grated carrot and stir. Then add almond flour and gluten-free flour blend and stir. The batter should be thick but pourable. If too thick, add remaining almond milk 1/4 cup or 60 ml as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). If adding walnuts, add at this time and stir.

Divide evenly among cake pan(s). Bake for 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. When you press on the top, it shouldn’t feel too spongy, so don’t be afraid of over-baking! The gluten-free blend just takes a little longer to bake. Also, note that the size of pan you use will vary baking time.
Remove from oven and let rest in the pans for 15 minutes. Then carefully run a knife along the edges and gently invert onto cooling racks to let cool completely.
NOTE: This cake needs to cool completely. It benefits from plenty of airflow, and the flavors develop as the cooling process goes on. If short on time, you can speed the cooling by placing the cakes in the refrigerator or freezer until very cool to the touch.
Once cooled, you can serve as is or frost! For frosting, you have several options! See options above.
Store leftovers at room temperature, covered, for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or covered well in the freezer for several weeks. However, it's best when eaten fresh.
Do note that, if using vegan cream cheese or yogurt in the frosting, the cake should be stored in the refrigerator. From the refrigerator, let set out for 10-15 minutes before serving so it warms a bit and becomes more tender. Let thaw completely from the freezer.

frogmorton

Oh gosh Kath!! Carol hurry up in I want some of that cake :shock: ASAP!!!

If anyone needs to know flax egg is flax seeds ground and water makes a sticky gunk which can be used in place of egg in cooking

I love the poem it's a bit relevant too ATM as me and Paul are doing our wills and sorting out a prepaid funeral plan so the girls don't need to worry. With all the poetry you've written you have definitely done good t4591

Sleek was there for the cat fight apparently and broke them up. She is very cross with them both and might well bring Tosca over to have a word - then they'll know about it :x

Joan the mouse had to be disposed of by me....yukky bless her

Carol some party balloons for you - hope you've had a great day t69044



Toni xx

Turbogran

Afternoon all
Well early evening actually

It has been one very busy day will fill you in later as we have our monthly meal out with our church tonight and don’t want to be rushing around. Knee is not too bad at the moment.

Thanks for the Devine carrot cake Kath I hope you made more than one. It is one of my favourite types of cake Ok Toniyou can now have some cake.

Will try to post when I get in later as I really need to wash my hair before I go out.

Love and sparkles t4591 t4591 t115006 t115006

barbara12

Evening all..a proper mild day today.. we went shopping to warrington and got lost.. thankyou satnav.. thing is we have been before there were any satnavs..
Kath what a lovely cake for Carols birthday..hope she saves us some
Your poem is so nice.. we dont need much to keep us happy...
I am glad you have been napping that will do you good..my mum used to say if you are tired sleep ..IRS your body telling you.. think that was it..
Toni..you spoil us with food..I totally agreed with Aidan it is needed..
Poor Kari's dil..she must be in awful pain..I hope the hospital has sorted it for her...(())
A mouse... oh gosh you made me laugh.. miss sleek playing with your dressing gown... it is no more..
Yes I think the time is near for cures for lots of things...out own immune system will be used..I think..
My neighbours wants a clean break now from the house..she will keep in touch and will only be 4 miles away...
Joan your poor dad..my dad had brain tumours..that's is awful he was sent to a mental hospital.. bless him...((()))...was he not very old...
Yes my neighbour will keep in touch..she is Indian and her mum and dad have brought me an hamper to say thankyou for looking out for her...they are so kind..
Right better go
Love to everyone
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Turbogran

Evening all

Well after lots of messing around with telephone calls from dr I had a face to face appt this morning with the results of the X-ray I hand done on Friday all is ok no infections or any thing nasty I have wear and tear damage worse on the inside of my knee than the outside. So the plan aims physio first which has already been put in for. And if I need stronger pain killers I can just ring her. She wants me to keep as active as poss but also being careful as I told her I have been doing. So now to wait for physio.

I have had a great birthday even at our church meal. tonight it was celebrated too as when I had my lemon tart dessert it came with a chorus of happy birthday being sung to me and the tart had a cake candle in the middle and happy birthday written around the edge of the plate in chocolate. And instead of wine mr t ordered a bottle of champagne no co-dydramol fo me tonight so hopefully the pain levels will be ok in the morning. I think the best thing today was the telephone call this morning after my drs appt, from my youngest granddaughter whose Usual answer on face book or text messages is I’m fine when you ask her how she is. But I had a 15 min conversation with her this morning after she had wished me happy birthday. She is all very excited at the moment being it is her 18th birthday next weekend on the 8th February.

Barbara of course there is enough cake as Aidan always used to say as we eat more appears untel we have all had our fill.

Toni Nooooo not a mouse I would have frozen I hate them with a passion. I think it is their tails

Love and sparkles to you all

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frogmorton

Thanks Carol for getting in early so we could start the cake Well Mr T knows how to spoil you! some champagne!! how lovely t4591 what good timing too the Church meal so more of you to celebrate together A candle and chocolate icing too just lovely!

and your youngest GD had a 'proper' conversation with you

I am glad the GP has explained all about your knee and you have a plan in place to treat it. That's good does physio take long in your area? Paul starts it this morning for a torn ligament I think.... :?

Yes a MOUSE!!! Tia!!! Come back all is forgiven



Hi Barbara yes I can understand your neighbour might want a fresh start, but you will miss her and she you. 4 miles isn't too far though at least I hope she can keep in touch and she gets a little equity out of the house for her new beginning. How lovely her parents doing that for you

Imagine you getting lost in Warrington...satnavs eh :roll: Mind you the roads will have changed if it's been a while since you went. Did you enjoy the shopping?

Little Miss Sleek doesn't realise that I am about to shut her catflap - vaccination and check-up at the v*ts this morning :shock: :animal_busy: Let's hope she is still as slim as usual :?

Yes immune system is what is going wrong with cancer it isn't dealing with the rogue cells so it will have to be taught!!

Hi to Joan and Sue I hope you have a lovely day out today it's mild out there so make the most of it

Right breakfast time for us all:

breakfast casserole with bacon egg and mushrooms…. vegan also available...

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Morning everyone
it's Friday again don't the week's fly by
today is our last day with dial a ride but we have found someone else
Joan and I are off for our meal out
Joan will speak to you tomorrow
Love Sue

Kitty

Daily Poem

Turmoil (Neuropathy)
by Kath

The energy I’m squandering
as my vacant mind is pondering
on why my hands are wandering
and my absent toes have slowly disappeared.
I sometimes think my life
is just a masquerade,
pretending all is wonderful
but I’m housebound now you know
and adjusting to that is quite slow.
After all these years
and so many fears
amid all the tears
my self confidence has taken a blow.

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Morning Sue, so sorry this will be your last Dial A Ride. Have any suggestions been made about alternative arrangements for all the service users? It's dreadful when services we depend on are stopped by the powers that be. :? Love to you both.

Toni, wonderful breakfast thank you. Poor Miss Sleek, shutting the cat flap is going to keep the meeces out any way. I hope the vaccinations don't upset her too much. Special Mackerel latte on it's way over. I'll send two so she can take them over to Bill's and share with Tosca. I'd prefer tea and sympathy, but each to their own.

Carol, could your knee damage have been caused by kneeling for prayers? I kneel very low so I can stretch my back. That takes pressure off both my spine, and my knees. But my prayers aren't terribly long. Tried saying them in bed, but I always ended up falling asleep before the Amen. :roll:

Babs, Chris just read that 2 cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, but they're not saying where. They are trying to make a cure for it but I do wonder how many more deaths there'll be before that happens????

Hugs for ((((mig)))) and ((((Bill)))). t4591 t4591 t4591 t4591

Vegan Chocolate banana bread
This recipe is a delicious alternative to a classic banana bread, using cocoa and coconut to give it extra depth. Serves 8.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups (165g) self-raising flour
2/3 cup (79g) cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground vanilla beans
2 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup (251g) agave or maple syrup/liquid sweetener of choice
1/3 cup (76g) melted coconut oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Shredded coconut, to garnish
Method
Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line a loaf tin
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and vanilla beans
In a separate bowl, combine banana, agave, coconut oil and vinegar
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and top with coconut
Bake for 30 minutes or until mixture bounces back when pressed
Remove from oven and leave to cool.egan Chocolate banana bread
This recipe is a delicious alternative to a classic banana bread, using cocoa and coconut to give it extra depth. Serves 8.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups (165g) self-raising flour
2/3 cup (79g) cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground vanilla beans
2 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup (251g) agave or maple syrup/liquid sweetener of choice
1/3 cup (76g) melted coconut oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Shredded coconut, to garnish
Method
Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line a loaf tin
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and vanilla beans
In a separate bowl, combine banana, agave, coconut oil and vinegar
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and top with coconut
Bake for 30 minutes or until mixture bounces back when pressed
Remove from oven and leave to cool.

barbara12

Afternoon all..
Kath another good poem..only sad..I dont think I will ever come to terms with things..I always think back to the things I used to do..
Never mind we are hear to talk to one another..
I had to laugh at you falling asleep while praying..same here and I feel so guilty.... I dont kneel down anymore..this virus is awful..just hope its fades away soon... :shock:
Carol what a lovely church group..bet it was a nice surprise..and champagne off Mr T...bless him..
I hope the physio can help your knee...
No wonder your gd is all excited.. 18...
Sue I hope you had a nice day out..and I am so pleased you have got other transport.. ((()))
Toni..a lovely filling breakfast thankyou..
Poor miss sleek...hope she will be ok after her checkup..my little dog hated the gets and I had to pick her up when we got there..
My nighbour will they a bit of equity..and the money off the furniture..she is training to be a councellor..and just a year to go now..so fingers crossed she will get a good job...I hope Paul can get his physio soon..sometimes it's better to see a private one..then you can see how they are rated..or by word of mouth
Right OH will be on his way back with Niamh..
Love to everyone.
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frogmorton

Hi everyone

I am off to the Community Centre to see Bohemian Rhapsody with Paul and our lovely neighbours later so rushing a little.
Have been to ex MIL's it's her birthday and so tough with ex FIL still to be laid to rest

Barbara you enjoy Niamh she will make you all smile I hope you found the M&S in Warrington at least and got the roast dinner for her :?

Your neighbour will do just fine and get a really good job that will be one in the eye for her ex and good role model for her kids

Paul went to physio today and was told he needs to exercise as he's wasting his muscles on that knee.

Kath that is a good poem well written nicely paced, but as Barbara said a bit sad. Thes things that get worse over time are very hard to adjust to aren't they?

Miss Sleek was very upset. She has had her jabs then a blood test and is having her BP tested as an in-patient on Thursday. She has lost weight so a tiny worry She said thank you for her mackerel latte and for Tosca's too. She washed up so Bill didn't have to.

Chocolate banana bread?! Wo!!!! Yum-mmy! thak you very much

Sue/Joan Good news that you have found someone to transport you out I am so glad that will not be the end of your Friday day trips

I heard from Bill Tosca is still shrieking lots I think missing Aidan still (as are we) Bill's Dad's bungalow is sold ALREADY so one less worry there for Bill.

Shall we have a takeaway?

burger and chips veggie available

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

frogmorton

Good Morning everyone

Bohemian Rhapsody was fabulous last night I really enjoyed it Has anyone else seen it? Even better being in good company with my lovely neighbours. Pom couldn't come as she has her G'daughters with her this weekend.

Paul and I have every intention of being VERY lazy this weekend with the possible exception of now! I must get dressed and nip to my ex MIL's to drop off a photo and letter Lucy has written to go in the girls' Grandad's coffin which is being sealed this morning.

But first we must have some breakfast...hmmmm…..what shall we have?



A quick hello to Joan - hope all is well and yesterday's meal was good

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

Kitty

Tucking into the fried eggs now thank you Toni.
Very happy you enjoyed Bohemian Rhapsody. I think we will have to wait until it comes on Freeview. We LOVE Queen and I want to see how the chap that plays Brian May does, he's in Midsomer Murders (the Neil Dudgeon version) chat later. t4591 t4591 t4591

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kath I did read there was an outbreak of it in the UK but I forgot where it was. Yes we like the Queen not Megan. ((((()))) and Chris (((()))
Barbara that's good of your neighbour I hope she gets a job showing him she can support herself and the children (((((())))
. I read of a lady who is 80 she found a toy boy of 35 they are getting married love to Mr B ((((()))) and your Brother ((((())))
. Toni I hope Paul's physio helps him (((((()))) I will be thinking of Charley ((((()))and Lucy ((((())) on Tuesday have a good weekend rest ((((())))
. Carol that's good you know what's wrong with your knee ((((()))) Mr T ((((((())))
. Bill I hope you have a good weekend yes animals do miss people (((((())))
. take care love to Mig ((((())))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem

Winter.
by Kathleen

In answer to the Winter's call;
icy winds are swirling round;
and snowflakes hasten in their fall
to bury all that's on the ground.


While out upon the lonely heath,
snow laden trees stand bold.
their leaf buds nestle in the sheath
keeping them from cold:


And far beneath the snowy shroud
that covers all the earth.
silent snowdrops lie asleep
awaiting their rebirth.

tcold hcold t110007

Joan, I meant Queen, the rock band, not HRH the Queen My opinion of the Royal Family isn't very high really. Although I pity the Queen with all she's had to put up with.

Toni, I hope you find today's poem more cheerful. t is rather apt bearing in mind how cold it is today. How is Sleek today? I've sent her a cod and Plaice casserole with crab stick pate for after. Not too smelly I hope.
That take away looks yummy.

Barbara, We were disturbed by fireworks at 11pm last night - how silly, just because we've left Europe.

Carol, I hope this icy wind isn't causing more pain in your knee. BTW I made several cakes so plenty to go round.

Escalopes au poivre et pommes de terre rissolées aux épinards (Vegan) I'm sure Toni can translate, but I can't find the recipe sadly, as they look rather tasty

barbara12

Hello all a very cold wind blowing..
Toni I haven't see Bohemian Rapsody..but love Queen what s voice Freddy mercury had..brilliant..
So today is a lazy one..it will do you both good..after you have taken the photo and letter to mIL..another sad time when they seal the coffin
Thankyou for breakfast..the eggs were perfect..
Niamh us still here..she has been making cakes with her uncle...I am sure Paul will managed to get his leg muscles stronger..(((()))
Joan I totally agree..my neighbour will she her ex ..she has been a teaching assistant but he made her give it up..she will get there..and he will never find happiness..I adore our Queen and really feel for her..she has never let us down.. (((())))
Kath I have just spotted your banana bread..thankyou..and another good poem..I would never be able to think of 2 never mind all yours.
.I didnt hear any fireworks last night..thank goodness
.right better ho and see what Niamh is up to....
Love to everyone
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frogmorton

Kath the Brian May actor was fabulous!

Pepper cutlets with potatoes and roasted spinach actually I think the potatoes might be roasted!!! I think anyway. Between us Aidan and I would have got that Looks amazing

Yes that poem was lovely I felt the chill, but also the uplifting you feel with new growth - snow-drops

Kari was disturbed by fireworks too must have been the tory party :roll:

Sleek LOVED the casserole and dashed off through her gate to share it with Tosca. She said thank you very much indeed and will see you later she thinks YOU need a check-up. Your BP she said...

Joan I heard the coronavirus was in York maybe but someone else said Scotland :? Poor Tosca eh? Poor Bill knowing his pusskin feels as sad as he does

Make sure you get some rest too this weekend. ((()))

Barbara yes Freddie mercury had a truly wonderful voice bless him such a loss to us all. He was a borderline genius In my opinion.

I hope Niamh's cakes turn out well you have to eat them however they are

Yes sealing the coffin feels final doesn't it? Tuesday will be the worst though Today ended up busy! Charley appeared with her new GF so we all went out for lunch to Frankie and Benny's. We had a lovely catch-up too was really good. t4591

How's your bro doing?

Thought we might have a little cake...



What about this then?!

Hope Mig is ok and Carol too love to both ((()))

frogmorton

Morning everyone - it's proper raining Sleek has come in soaked twice already :roll:

Watched the last Deadwater Fell last night - was anyone else watching it? It was a bit of a weak ending I thought I was most disappointed. Enjoying White House farm though

Right what shall we eat today for breakfast?

breakfast Frittata looks nice veg available of course...chickpea version

A quick hello to Joan I know it won't be long before you're in Hope all is well ((()))

Love to everyone else

Toni xx

dachshund

Good morning everyone
. Kath thank you for the poem's and the recipes and poem's. I hope you and Chris have a good day ((((())))) and your Dad ((((())))
I didn't like Freddie Mercury he could sing but he was to loud for me. I like Westlife sue likes Meatloaf.
. Barbara have fun trying the cakes ((((())) love to Mr B (((((())))and your Brother (((((())))
. Toni I wish Charley a lovely time with her new girl friend ((((())))
. love to you ((((()))) Paul (((())) Lucy ((((()))and Tia ((((())) and your lovely neighbour ((((())). Thank you for the breakfasts (((())))
Bill we have lots of memories of Aidan that will stay with us for ever ((((()))))
. take care. love to Carol ((((()))). Mig (((((())))
. Joan xx

Kitty

Daily Poem (during cancer)

The Friend(?)

She ignored dark circles round my eyes
as she looked me up and down.
Didn't see my lack of eyebrows.
But suddenly she frowned.

She looked directly at my chest,
and noticed one side was flat.
You still having chemotherapy?
I pointed at my hat.

So are you better now then?
Has your cancer gone?
It's good they found it early,
you are a lucky one.

Yes, lucky because of the poison
that keeps making me feel sick,
lucky to have constipation
while chemo makes me seem thick.

So excuse me if I don't smile
forgive me for looking so sad,
and I'm sorry my lack of gratitude
just makes you feel very bad.

You call yourself a neighbour,
but you're just a fair weather friend.
I know you don't really care,
so you don't have to pretend.




Toni, A very damp Sleek came to check my BP
"It's best while yore half asleep mi duck." She said, then gave me a great big slobbery peck before disappearing through the magic gate.

We are enjoying White House Farm too, isn't the copper called Taff a bit dim! I think Mark Addy is brilliant in it. Of course we remember the real case, and Jeremy Bamber is still in prison protesting his innocence. What an arrogant swine he is. Good acting though. See ya later mi ducks. XXXX

Joan, Freddy was rather flamboyant, but he was a musical genius and you know what they say about genius, it's close to madness. I quite like Westlife AND Meatloaf. Another flamboyant singer, big man, big voice, BIG talent. We all have our favourites. t4591

Hugs for mig, Barbara Carol and Bill.

Aish Baladi - Egyptian Flatbread Recipe
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups (10.6 ounces) whole wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon instant yeast
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 cups warm (about 100 degrees F) water
Wheat bran for coating (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the water, mix with your hand or a dough whisk, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let sit for one hour.
Set a baking stone on the middle rack of the oven, and preheat the oven to as high as it will go.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Cover with oiled plastic wrap.
Sprinkle two pieces of parchment paper with wheat bran. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll each into a ball, and then flatten each into a 5 inch round. Sprinkle the top with more wheat bran.
Cover with tea towels, and let rest for 30 minutes while the oven is heating, until puffy.
Using a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet, transfer the parchment sheets to the baking stone, one sheet at a time, and bake for 8 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool briefly, and then serve immediately. You can stuff with any salad vegetables you wish.

frogmorton

Love flatbread Kath Kath ta very much yummy.

Sleek said to me BP needs taking when we're well rested. She was happy with yours took it to discuss with Tosca who is 'acting-Matron'.

As for the poem I totally get it. Not many fo. They think you should be grateful you're alive (of course you are!) But they don't understand what you've lost nor how gruelling the treatment is.

Ah well I pray they never find out.

Joan I also like Meatloaf and a lot of Westlife songs too. You and Sue have good taste.



Catching up on love island with Lucy. Sleek watches it with Tosca

barbara12

Evening all..its been a nice sunny day here.. so we had a little potter to the flash.has they call it...so many swans and different birds and ducks..think they are enjoying this mild weather..
Toni it will be hard for you all on Tuesday..we will be thinking off you all..(((())))
So Charley came with her new GF..you just want them to be happy ...and healthy..of course.. I think they have closed our F&B i used to like going there..
My brother is very tired..but they get out and about most days...thanks for asking...Tosca is a good stand in matron...very paws on....
Kath I love the poem about life being under the first.. cant wait for spring..and your other poem ..I suppose people just dont realise what they are saying sometimes..such an ordeal for you to go through..but you got there...(((()))in your own way...
Thankyou for the flatbread.. they do sound tasty..
Joan.we did have a good time eating the cakes Niamh made...her uncle our eldest son..had her measuring out the ingredients..mixing ..beating the eggs..they were delicious...
You are so right..our memories if Aidan will be with us forever....I lived Westlufe and now they are back cant believe it...((((())))
Will say goodnight.. I am falling asleep after the fresh air
Love to everyone
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And special ones for Bill and Tosca t115006 Aidan loved his rainbows...xx